vincent leroy envisions distorting lens installation in front of the louvre

french artist vincent leroy has designed the ‘slow lens’ installation, proposing its placement in front of the louvre, in paris. the reflective lens piece turns slowly in a loop, distorting the museum’s facade. 

view of slow lens proposal inside the louvre
all images courtesy of vincent leroy

everything seems natural, life continues around the installation

the project acts as a filter between reality and people, providing a dream-like experience. the lenses create a blurry scenery that becomes an enigmatic and intriguing game, causing wonder and contemplation. at night, the surrounding lights are diffracted in the lenses, making them appear detached from the real world and from all constraints. musician jérôme echenoz has created a sound piece arround the installation which resembles electronic wave loops. the audio repetition becomes multiple and infinite, adding to the intriguing effect of the art piece. 

slow lens breaks down the architecture of the museum, by distorting its facade

oneiric view of the louvre’s architecture

everything seems quiet around

at night slow lens acts as a filter between reality and people

no beginning, no end, only transparency and slow motion

first sketch research

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom